Empty is as full as it gets
Humorous piece by Shawn Olson about cars, originally printed in the Columbus Messenger.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
What is the Shawn Olson Creative Arts Website?
Shawn Olson Creative Arts is a website created, owned and maintained by Shawn Olson. It features thousands of pages of writing, photography, art, videos and more.
IWA comes alive in Columbus
A feature on the International Wrestling Alliance in Columbus. Originally in the Messenger.
Everything Fades
A poem on losing someone close. I wrote it in memory of my Grandfather Clarence Himes.
The idea of love
A philosophical look at the human emotion of love, originally printed in the Messenger.
The Blue Van
The Blue Van produced scorn from bystanders, but was a superb piece of machinery.
Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work
Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.
A Man and His Beast
Some pictures of Shawn and Dewey playing around.
In the Wake of a Good Night's Sleep
A Chalboard Column by Shawn Olson on waking up.